Press Release: 7/3/2025

Around The Arc: Highlights from June 2025 Activities

 



By KaterinaJuly 3, 2025



It was a particularly busy month at The Arc of Massachusetts. In addition to all of our advocacy work we have already shared, The Arc has been working on many other projects and taking part in events, including the following.



CEO Maura Sullivan and Innovation Development Director Leo Sarkissian represented The Arc of Massachusetts at Cummings Foundation’s Grant Winner Celebration. This event was an inspiring celebration of all of the winners of grants in this year’s $30 Million Grant Program. Thank you, Cummings Foundation, for your generosity and support!



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CEO Maura Sullivan was appointed to the Board of Advisors for Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. On this exciting appointment, Maura stated, “I am so grateful to Dean Nadeem Karimbux for this nomination. I value the chance to use my disability policy and education lens, as well as my lived experience to positively impact TUSDM. I am committed to amplifying the voices and the oral health needs of the autism and IDD community.”



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CEO Maura Sullivan took part in the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Strength in Support Employment Event at the Massachusetts State House. Hosted by the Commission’s Disability Employment and Workforce Supports subcommittees, the event brought together employed youth and young adults with disabilities, direct support professionals, and job coaches to highlight stories, share resources, and identify promising practices to advance employment equity across Massachusetts. The event was led by Disability Employment and Workforce Supports subcommittee Commissioner Gyasi Burks-Abbott. Read more and see additional photos here.



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CEO Maura Sullivan served as the keynote speaker at Minute Man Arc’s 2nd Annual Employer Breakfast. Minute Man Arc presented special awards to TJX, US Army Corps at Hanscom, and Dinno Health. In her remarks, Maura spoke about the importance of employers who see the ability of the people with disabilities.



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CEO Maura Sullivan attended the ribbon cutting of Inclusive Fitness’s new location.



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